Hi all! Updating again=) A huge, ginormous, BIG thank you to my reviewers, I love you all, but a particular thanks to LunaNinjaKitty and UNICORNSPOORAINBOWS, your reviews really made my day. So yah, here's the new chapter. Also, it was pointed out to me that chapter 8 had the wrong chapter ^_^; thank you so much Mirajane S and Erza S, you saved me, hehe.
Lucy POV
I leaned into Sting and smiled contentedly. My heart still wasn't used to the fact that we were together (even though we'd only gotten together last night) and was proceeding to do little flip-flops. I gazed at him. He was so handsome. He caught my eye and smirked. With a blush, I looked away quickly. Darn, he'd caught me staring. I drew a shaky breath and tried to focus on the speaker. It was saying that today's event is called Pandemonium. Sting was real warm...no! I shook my head. I couldn't focus on the Games! Darn Sting for being so hot!
Sting POV
I watched Lucy's face with interest. Overhead, the speakers were announcing whatever today's challenge was, but I didn't bother paying attention. Watching Lucy was fun. She had a face of concentration, but it melted away into something dreamy. I chuckled quietly as she shook her head vigorously. What an interesting girl.
Lucy POV
It was selection time. I watched Erza and Cana step forward from Fairy Tail, and vaguely wondered if I should do so myself. This thought went down the drain, however, when Orga stepped forward from Sabertooth. Ah, I was too late. But my interest was piqued; I'd never actually seen Orga's type of magic, and I was really curious. Judging from his muscled body physique, though, it was probably something quite physical.
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"The rules of this game are simple. Each competitor will go into this building one by one and fight a number of monsters for points. You can select how many monster thanks to the Challenge Right, but be warned, the monsters you get will be randomized. When you lose, your previous victories will still be counted but the current round will be null and voided. The game will go on until all 100 monsters are defeated or everyone's magical power runs out." I watched as everyone drew lots to decide the order of people entering the huge building. Erza was going first. I drew in a sharp breath, anxious for Erza but unwilling to admit it.
"Heh, how lucky I am, to be going first. I choose to fight all 100 monsters."
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"E-eh? All 100?" I stood there, absolutely shocked. Then I snapped back to reality. "Erza, you idiot!" I wriggled out of Sting's grasp. "I need to be closer, I have to watch this." Understanding lit his features, and he nodded.
"Go ahead, babe." Abruptly I darted forward and grasped the railing that separated us from the arena. I stared wide-eyed at the lacrima screens. Erza, why were you doing this? Surely you couldn't take on all monsters at the same time. I winced as a loud word rang out over the speakers.
"Begin!"
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Erza moved lithely. But even with all of her grace and speed, she couldn't dodge and block every attack aimed at her. I hated every single wound that appeared upon my friend. Finally, Erza's match ended. The last hideous beast fell to the ground with a resounding boom, and Erza raised her sword above her head in victory. After a moment of stunned silence, the crowd erupted into cheers. It was almost defeaning. I smiled softly. Erza had done amazingly. It was then I remembered; I wasn't supposed to be happy for her. Not only was she my enemy in the Magic Games, but she had betrayed me too. Why had I so easily forgotten that?
Mavis POV
"I choose to fight all 100 monsters." I smiled faintly at the lacrima screen. Erza, she was strong. She could definitely defeat the monsters. I briefly glanced around at the other teams, when something caught my eye. That girl...Lucy...she looked so worried. I smiled widely. She was worried for her friend. Definitely a good sign. I shut my eyes. Sabertooth...they had to slip up. That would provide us with the opportunity to get out fairy back.
Lucy POV
"Because of the spectacular show put on by Miss Erza Scarlet who won that event single-handedly, the remaining contestants will participate in a separate event called MPF. The contestants are to attack a Magic Power Finder, which will record and display the amount of Magic being used. The ranks of this event will be based on the order of power. The first contestant is Milliana from Mermaid Heel, as she was meant to go second in the previous event." I stared at the lacrima screen in curiosity. Milliana? She was Erza's old friend, who we had saved from that tower...it had collapsed though, and the only reason Erza had survived was because of...someone...who? Darn, this was annoying. I furrowed my brows and bit my lip as I tried to remember who it was that saved Erza.
Sting POV
I watched Lucy. She looked like she was concentrating really hard on something. Her face was really cute. I felt myself go warm on the inside, but kept my expression neutral with a hint of cockiness. I loved her so much. If anything ever happened to Lucy, I would beat the shit out of the bastard that hurt her. Some event was going on, but I didn't really pay attention until Orga was up, which was second. He used his black lightning, and got 3825 points. I smirked. He put that cat-girl before him to shame. I zoned out again, not caring that he got beaten. It was his life. His fault he was weak. Master would be mad. I just hoped he wouldn't get too mad, like he did with Yukino. That had sucked. Big time. "We will now be moving onto our battles for the day." The loud voice boomed in my ears and made me snap my eyes open (they had been half shut when I was remembering about Yukino). I hoped I would be able to fight Natsu. I'd win, for Lector, and I'd demonstrate the true power of Sabertooth.
Erza POV
The first battle was between Milliana and some guy from Quatro Puppy. I smirked as she won easily, using her Nekousoku Tube to tie him up. She had improved a lot. Natsu threw his arm around my shoulders and cheered. "Neh, Erza, she's the chick we rescued at the Tower of Heaven incident, right?" He didn't seem to reaize he was squeezing my wounds, and apart from a tightening of my lips, I gave no outward appaerance that it hurt.
"Yes, she is." He grinned goofily.
"Hahaha! She beat that guy easy as! She did a nice job." I smiled at this, and ignored my stinging wounds.
"Yeah, she's improved greatly."
Hi! I'm sorry it was late, once again, and thank you so much to everyone for just reading this story, it makes me really happy C= Um, just a little question, should I give Natsu a romantic interest? If so, who? Lisanna? Erza? I dunno, please tell me.